While video conferencing technology has come far since the invention of Skype in 2003, it remains one of the most important ways to communicate with people all over the world. Many video conferencing apps offer great features, but some are more popular than others, giving them a strong foothold on the market and some very loyal users. In 2022, these five video conferencing apps will be among the most famous in use.




Skype

While Skype isn’t as popular now as it once was, there are still more than 300 million active users each month. Skype has been around since 2003 and focuses on facilitating communication by using technology. Since people first started using it, they have been able to send messages or calls to contacts without a fee. Skype hosts 12 services including video calls, text messaging, voice-over-IP calls, online instant messaging, and file transfer and collaboration. It is also available for Windows Phone and Android devices along with Mac computers and Microsoft Xbox One gaming consoles. Back in 2016, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8 billion from its founders who wanted to focus more on developing new products outside of video calling. Fiver SEO Tips

Google Meet

Don’t let Google Meet’s dated design fool you; it has some of the best group chat features out there. By adding people to a highlights thread, you can show them pictures and documents right in your chat. It also features built-in voice calling, so you can talk face-to-face in a pinch. Those less than impressed with Google Meet might want to try an alternative like Zoom or Skype Meetings they have their own pros and cons, but will definitely be more widely used in five years' time. One thing is for sure, video conferencing is going to play a bigger role in our lives as home security systems and smart televisions grow smarter.

Facetime

If you’re reading on a computer, it’s likely that you already use (or at least know of) Facetime. This app provides one-on-one video calling via your iPhone or Mac. The program has been available since 2010, so it’s not quite as new and hip as some of its peers but it doesn’t have to be; Apple controls over 80% of mobile computing devices, which means many of your clients will be familiar with Facetime.

If you use an Android device or know someone who does, it’s likely that you’ve seen Google Hangouts in action. This app provides both one-on-one and group video conferencing using your mobile device or a computer with a camera and internet connection. What makes Hangouts stand out from other apps is its integration with G-Suite the program also allows for audio conference calls, as well as chat functionality.


Web. Ex


WebEx is a cloud-based platform that allows users to host and join video conference calls. It's available on Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. It comes with both free and paid plans. Free users can hold up to five calls at once while paid accounts get unlimited calls as well as advanced features such as Screen sharing and HD video quality. Small businesses can take advantage of WebEx for Business for $10 per month per user.

Zoom

While Zoom started out as a video conferencing app for business, it has since expanded to include features like screen sharing, whiteboarding, and screen recording. Unlike some apps that are video-only, users can use Zoom with any device phones, tablets, or computers as long as they have an internet connection. One of our favorite perks is that you can join up to 100 meetings at once on your PC. Another? No matter what kind of meeting you’re running, it won’t require guests to download anything special; they just need a browser (or one of these popular voice-only apps) and an internet connection.